1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |