1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 28 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 655 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corona | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
