1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 652 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
Model | Corona | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |