1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 180 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.
Because 1971 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 1988 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
