1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 505 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
