1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1958 DKW F 93 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 DKW F 93 (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 DKW F 93 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 DKW F 93.
Because 1957 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 DKW F 93 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | F 93 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
