1987 Holden Commodore vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 80 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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Commodore | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |