1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1974 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
