1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 348 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1958 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1958 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |