2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.

Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore, 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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