1990 Honda Legend vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 495 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, 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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
