2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 31 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 975 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.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |