1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 210 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Holden Brougham 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 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
