1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 37 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corona | Terios |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
