1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 875 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 300 ZX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
