2008 Toyota Condor vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 311 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1983 Toyota Corona 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 Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Condor | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2366 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |