1994 Honda Legend vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Honda Legend is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Legend weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
