2012 Nissan Titan vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 33 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), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1517 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Titan | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2410 mm |
