2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 672 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Nissan Armada 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Armada Corolla
Year Released 2009 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1990 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 51 L