2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 975 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Quantum | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
