2002 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |