1984 Rover 3500 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1981 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 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Rover 3500 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 3500 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |