2006 Nissan Quest vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |