1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
