2008 Toyota Condor vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 561 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Condor | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1290 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |