2006 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
