1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, both 1979 Toyota Corolla and 1979 Subaru Coupe were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Coupe (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 115 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.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe, 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, 1979 Subaru Coupe (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Subaru Coupe has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Corolla | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |