2009 Infiniti M vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 778 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Infiniti M | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
Model | M | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |