2009 GMC Acadia vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia, 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
