1958 Morris Isis vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Isis | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Isis | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |