1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (140 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
