1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 19 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Euro 1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
