2003 Infiniti M vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 781 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 2003 Infiniti M 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. 2003 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti M | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
