1995 Toyota MRJ vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 16 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 602 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota MRJ | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MRJ | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
