1976 Toyota Corona vs. 2007 SSC Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Aero is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 973 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SSC Aero weights approximately 143 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1195 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Corona | 2007 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Toyota | SSC |
| Model | Corona | Aero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
