1993 Honda Legend vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Honda Legend is newer by 12 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 560 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, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
