2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 34 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1060 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Lancia Voyager | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Voyager | Corona |
Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3604 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2530 mm |