1981 Toyota Corolla vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1981 Toyota Corolla and 1984 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Toyota Corolla 1984 Toyota Corolla
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Corolla Corolla
Year Released 1981 1984
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 63 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2410 mm