2001 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2001 Chevrolet Prizm and 2000 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. 2000 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Prizm has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Prizm will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Prizm | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |