2001 Seat Tango vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 20 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 260 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, 2001 Seat Tango, 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango 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:
2001 Seat Tango | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Tango | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |