1995 Nissan Crew vs. 1980 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 88 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Nissan Crew 1980 Toyota Corona
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Crew Corona
Year Released 1995 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1152 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2530 mm


 

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