2009 SsangYong Stavic vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 978 kg more than 1966 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 SsangYong Stavic | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Stavic | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
