2002 Honda City vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 27 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 58 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | City | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |