2005 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Spark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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