1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 650 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
