1998 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 20 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 425 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1998 Daihatsu Domino, 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Domino has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Domino 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.

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