2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 1971 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 103 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.

Because 1971 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 1971 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Corolla 1971 Toyota Corona
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Corolla Corona
Year Released 2008 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 98 HP
Torque 127 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.3 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1098 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 51 L


 

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