1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Dodge Spirit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 461 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Spirit | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
