1988 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Sprint and 1988 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (78 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Sprint | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
