2001 Seat Tango vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango, 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Tango | Corona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
