2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 192 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
