1981 Toyota Cressida vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 8 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Cressida has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Cressida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Cressida | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cressida | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
