1953 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Singer SM 1500 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Singer | Toyota |
| Model | SM 1500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
