1977 Suzuki Cervo vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1977 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Suzuki Cervo | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Cervo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
