2006 Lexus SC vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 587 kg more than 1957 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 SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
