2006 GMC Savana vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2510 mm |
