2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tipper (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tipper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tipper weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 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, 2006 Hyundai Tipper (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tipper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tipper has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tipper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tipper | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tipper | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
