1975 Sunbeam Rapier vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier is newer by 5 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 210 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, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Sunbeam Rapier | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Rapier | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
