1956 Daimler DK vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daimler | Toyota |
| Model | DK | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
