1970 GAZ 24 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ 24 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ 24 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 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, 1970 GAZ 24 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ 24 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 24 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
