1963 Holden EJ vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 34 kg more than 1973 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, 1963 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | EJ | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
