1995 Rover 400 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Rover 400.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400, 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, 1995 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 400 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
