2012 Acura ZDX vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 29 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 872 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.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | ZDX | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2510 mm |
