1976 GMC Jimmy vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 GMC Jimmy is newer by 6 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 970 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.
Because 1976 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1976 GMC Jimmy 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. 1976 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 GMC Jimmy | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Jimmy | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |