1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
