1980 Reliant GTC vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant GTC | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | GTC | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |