1980 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac 1000 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |