1971 GAZ 24 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 GAZ 24. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 GAZ 24 (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 GAZ 24 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 24 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
