2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1983 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
