1949 Chevrolet 2103 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Chevrolet 2103. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Chevrolet 2103 would be higher. At 3,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Chevrolet 2103 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Chevrolet 2103 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Chevrolet 2103 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | 2103 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3548 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |