1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 535 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
