2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1981 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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Corolla |
Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |