1991 Plymouth Colt vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Plymouth Colt is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Plymouth Colt (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Plymouth Colt, 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, 1991 Plymouth Colt (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Plymouth Colt | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
