1984 GMC Jimmy vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 GMC Jimmy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 990 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1984 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 GMC Jimmy | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Jimmy | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |