1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1213 kg more than 1970 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 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Toyota | Jeep |
Model | Corolla | Commander |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2790 mm |