1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105.
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, 1980 Lada 2105 (118 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm). This means 1980 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2105 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
