1992 Rover 800 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Rover 800 is newer by 11 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 800 weights approximately 539 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.
Because 1981 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1992 Rover 800 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. 1992 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Rover 800 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 800 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |