1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 746 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 815 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotec | Toyota |
| Model | C 1000 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5498 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
