2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 754 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Frontier | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Frontier | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |