1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 485 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.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Avanti Avanti 1983 Toyota Corona
Make Avanti Toyota
Model Avanti Corona
Year Released 1984 1983
Engine Size 5002 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1135 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2510 mm


 

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