1963 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 734 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Corona | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
