1983 Toyota Corona vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Saturn SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn SC (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC.
Because 1983 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corona | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Toyota | Saturn |
| Model | Corona | SC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
