2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 628 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Hardbody | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
