2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Titan | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |