2006 Lexus IS vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 47 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 545 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, 2006 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
