1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus is newer by 35 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 969 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Corona | Equus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5158 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1889 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
