1981 Toyota Corona vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 250 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.
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, 1989 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Corona | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
