1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 445 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Avanti Avanti | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 6569 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
