1996 Rover 400 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 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 Rover 400, 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 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1996 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 400 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |