2002 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
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 Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2002 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Cobra | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |