2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 47 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 975 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.
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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
