1953 MG YB vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 MG YB would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 MG YB weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 MG YB | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | YB | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
