1972 Toyota Corona vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Because 1972 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 1972 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Corona | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
