1964 Sunbeam Imp vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Imp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Imp would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 73 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Imp.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Sunbeam Imp | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Imp | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 875 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 747 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |