1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Crew | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Crew | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1120 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 |