1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 826 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Corona | 300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3052 mm |
