1966 Toyota Corona vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corona | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
