1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 8 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden Sunbird | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Sunbird | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |