2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

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2009 Nissan Titan 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Titan Corolla
Year Released 2009 1979
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5710 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 4060 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 L 75 L