1990 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica.
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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corsica | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corsica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
