1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 179 kg more than 1979 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Cressida |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 941 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |