2005 Holden Combo vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Combo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Combo weights approximately 113 kg more than 2007 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 Holden Combo (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Combo | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Combo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
