1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 323 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
Model | Corona | Equator |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |