1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 29 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 102 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corona | Avanza |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |