2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 489 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Stagea | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stagea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |