1994 Nissan Primera vs. 1981 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1994 Nissan Primera is newer by 13 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Primera weights approximately 25 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, 1994 Nissan Primera, 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, 1994 Nissan Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.

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