1999 Honda Legend vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Honda Legend 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 670 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.
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, 1999 Honda Legend, 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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
