1957 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 226 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |