2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1101 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Lotec Sirius 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Lotec Toyota
Model Sirius Corona
Year Released 2001 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5987 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 1185 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 1346 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1400 mm


 

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