1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1954 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1954 GAZ M-20 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | GAZ | Toyota |
Model | M-20 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |