1961 Toyota Corona vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 418 kg more than 1961 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1961 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1961 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Toyota Corona | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Corona | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
