2002 Vauxhall VX220 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall VX220 has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | VX220 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
