2012 Dodge Ram vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1283 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.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Corona |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2510 mm |
