1978 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 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 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |
