1981 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | Carlton | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
