1972 Toyota Century vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 671 kg more than 1983 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, 1972 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Century | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
