2011 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1974 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX56 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2380 mm |
