2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
