1993 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 1989 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet Corsica | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corsica | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |