1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1981 Toyota Corona

To start off, both 1981 Chevrolet Blazer and 1981 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 845 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Chevrolet Blazer 1981 Toyota Corona
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Blazer Corona
Year Released 1981 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2530 mm