2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 63 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 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
