1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 31 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 685 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Corolla | California |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
