2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm, 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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Prizm | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
