2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 394 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.
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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |