1975 Toyota Corolla vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corolla | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Corolla | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
