2007 Nissan Note vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note 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 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 255 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Because 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note, 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 Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Note | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Note | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |