2004 Rover 75 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 188 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
