1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 365 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1970 Toyota Corona (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Toyota | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Corona | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
