1981 Toyota Corona vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 23 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 731 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Corona | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Corona | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
