1990 Rover Metro vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1980 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover Metro | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | Metro | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |