1997 Lada 110 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 18 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada 110 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 110 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 970 kg |
