1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 35 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 791 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Corona | Musso |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
