1998 Nissan Gloria vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Nissan Gloria is newer by 20 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Gloria will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Gloria | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Gloria | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |