1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 23 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 437 kg more than 1974 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman H | Corona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
