1991 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 595 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
