1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit 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, 1988 Lancia Hit 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Hit | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
