1993 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 355 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Domino, 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Domino | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Domino | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
