1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 34 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), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 299 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, 2012 Jeep Compass, 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Toyota | Jeep |
Model | Corona | Compass |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1814 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2634 mm |