1974 Toyota Corona vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 30 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 400 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 1974 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corona | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Corona | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
