2006 Honda Element vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 880 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
