1993 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
