1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 525 kg more 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
