2000 Toyota GT1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 21 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota GT1 weights approximately 80 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota GT1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | GT1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
