1996 Lexus LX vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Lexus LX 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 4,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus LX weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1996 Lexus LX, 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, 1996 Lexus LX (373 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1996 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lexus LX | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | LX | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4498 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |