2009 Honda Element vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element, 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
