1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 32 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 544 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, 2010 Honda Element, 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2010 Honda Element 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. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Honda Element | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corona | Element |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2576 mm |