2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Move is newer by 45 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 151 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move, 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, 2003 Daihatsu Move (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Move | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Move | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
