2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
