1998 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Lantra (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 129 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1998 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Lantra | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Lantra | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
