1958 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 53 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 553 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Kia Carens, 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, 2011 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Corona | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Corona | Carens |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
