1983 Toyota Corona vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 765 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corona | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
