1951 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 190 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1951 Singer SM 1500 has manual transmission. 1951 Singer SM 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Singer SM 1500 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Singer | Toyota |
| Model | SM 1500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
