2004 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 2 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 253 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Alero | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1830 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
