2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 675 kg more than 1987 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Frontier | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |