2007 Honda Element vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
