2009 Saturn Sky vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 344 kg more than 1975 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 Saturn Sky (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Sky | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Sky | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |