1957 Morris Isis vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Isis | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Isis | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |