1997 Nissan Primera vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Nissan Primera 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Primera weights approximately 70 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.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Primera | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Primera | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |