1998 Chrysler Chronos vs. 1979 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1998 Chrysler Chronos is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Chronos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Chronos (350 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Chronos should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1998 Chrysler Chronos (311 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm). This means 1998 Chrysler Chronos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1998 Chrysler Chronos has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chrysler Chronos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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