2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 24 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 480 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2003 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2003 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ascari | Toyota |
Model | KZ1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2410 mm |