1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 33 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 390 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 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Corona | Outback |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2741 mm |
