1993 Honda Legend vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Honda Legend is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 538 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Honda Legend (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
