1993 Nissan Primera vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1993 Nissan Primera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Primera weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

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