1983 Toyota Corona vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 26 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 716 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corona | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Corona | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
