1959 Talbot Lago America vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Talbot Lago America (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Talbot Lago America | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Lago America | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
