1996 Acura Integra vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1996 Acura Integra and 1996 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura Integra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Acura Integra | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | Integra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |