1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 39 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 636 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.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corona | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
Model | Corona | M |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2901 mm |