2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 29 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti QX56 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | QX56 | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |