1986 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Pontiac 1000 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |