1970 Toyota Corona vs. 2002 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 1970 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 2002 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corona | Agila |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
