2000 Daihatsu Move vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Move is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move.
Because 1959 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 1959 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Move, 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 Daihatsu Move (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Move | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Move | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
