1974 Toyota Corona vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 620 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corona | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corona | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
