1999 Nissan R 391 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 391 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 391 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
