2010 GMC Sierra vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corona |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2530 mm |
