2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 833 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2007 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Navara | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
