2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler 300 1970 Toyota Corona
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model 300 Corona
Year Released 2009 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1857 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5150 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 527 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 51 L


 

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