2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
