2002 Rover 45 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Rover 45 is newer by 21 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, 2002 Rover 45 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 45 weights approximately 120 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, 2002 Rover 45, 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Rover 45 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 45 | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |