1984 GMC Jimmy vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 GMC Jimmy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 31 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1984 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1984 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Jimmy | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |