1993 Lexus LS vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 845 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lexus LS | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | LS | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |