1995 Lexus GS vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 854 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lexus GS | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | GS | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |