2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 48 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. Both 2007 Chevrolet Spark and 1959 Toyota Corona are equipped with a 994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Spark (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Spark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Spark (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Spark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Spark | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
