1969 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 405 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo, 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, 2012 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corona | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Corona | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1831 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2642 mm |
