1998 Tata Estate vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 774 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, 1998 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Tata Estate | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |