2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 547 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | GT-R | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2610 mm |
