2004 Dodge Ram vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1298 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
