1974 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 36 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 610 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Toyota Corona | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corona | Nano |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |