2004 Rover 75 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Rover 75 (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
