2006 Toyota Ractis vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Ractis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Ractis would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Ractis | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Ractis | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1398 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
