1951 GAZ M-20 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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, 1951 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 GAZ M-20 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | M-20 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
