1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 580 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, 2001 Lexus IS (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Lexus IS 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. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Corolla | IS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
