1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 439 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 Patriot, 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 Patriot (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Patriot 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 Patriot | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Corona | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
