1981 Toyota Pickup Diesel Long Bed Deluxe 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Toyota Deluxe Pickup 4WD Long Bed in Beige, Front Right, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Toyota Hilux 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Hilux 4WD by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Toyota Deluxe Pickup 4WD Long Bed in Beige, Rear Right, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Toyota Pickup Diesel Long Bed Deluxe 5MT is a 62-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 62 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 93 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.
The Pickup measures 186.2 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | L 2.2L SOHC diesel inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 62 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 90.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Diesel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.287 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.043 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.394 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.853 |
| Reverse | 4.039 |
| Final Drive | 3.727 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Live rear axle, leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.2 in |
| Width | 63.4 in |
| Height | 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 53 in |
| Rear Track | 53.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 44.5 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Toyota Pickup Diesel Long Bed Deluxe 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota PICKUP.
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota PICKUP
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota PICKUP (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 TOYOTA PICKUP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.