2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 192 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Vamos | Corona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
