1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 28 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. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 349 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Condor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1459 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
