2001 Nissan Fusion vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 737 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Fusion | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Fusion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1098 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
