2000 Nissan Primera vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Nissan Primera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Primera weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Nissan Primera (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Primera | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
