1999 Daewoo Prince vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Prince is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Prince 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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daewoo Prince | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
Model | Prince | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |