1992 Holden Commodore vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 435 kg more than 1957 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Commodore | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |