2007 Lexus LS vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona.
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, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
