1981 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac 1000 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |
