1999 Toyota MR-S vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR-S weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR-S | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR-S | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
