1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 34 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Corona | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2970 mm |
