1971 Monteverdi Sierra vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is newer by 1 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 405 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra 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. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
