1970 Honda N III vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda N III (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 426 kg more than 1970 Honda N III.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1958 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | N III | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
