1958 Toyota Corona vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 181 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, 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, 1981 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Toyota Corona | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corona | Ballade |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 64 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |