1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 920 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
