1985 GMC Jimmy vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1985 GMC Jimmy and 1985 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 490 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
