1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 8 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (76 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada 2107 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | 2107 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |