1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 287 kg more than 1973 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | DeLuxe | Corona |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
