1965 Toyota Corona vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Toyota Corona | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
