2006 Nissan Note vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Nissan Note is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Note weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Note, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Note | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Note | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
