2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 25 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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 Kia Pregio (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Pregio | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Pregio | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |