2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 571 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 829 kg more than 1958 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 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Le Mans | Corona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
