1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 202 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.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Camry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
