2006 Lexus LS vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LS weights approximately 715 kg more than 1979 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 LS (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
