2009 Hyundai i10 vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i10 | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | i10 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
