1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Viva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
