1990 Toyota Supra vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 831 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Toyota Supra | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Supra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |