1971 Jensen SP vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 13 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 817 kg more than 1958 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 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | SP | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
