1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 18 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 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1996 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 1996 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 3110 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
