2008 Lexus IS vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 29 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 432 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, 2008 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |