1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1973 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corolla | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Corolla | Savana |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
