2006 Lexus IS vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS 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 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 415 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 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2006 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |