1992 Subaru SVX vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru SVX weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1992 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Subaru SVX | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | SVX | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3318 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |