1996 Daewoo Nexia vs. 1981 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1996 Daewoo Nexia is newer by 15 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona.

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, 1996 Daewoo Nexia, 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, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (138 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1996 Daewoo Nexia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1996 Daewoo Nexia 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. 1996 Daewoo Nexia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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