1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.
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 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
