1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 884 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Brougham | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2530 mm |