1973 Toyota Corona vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. Both 1973 Toyota Corona and 1998 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
