Acura EL (1997 – 2000) vs Toyota Corolla 5 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 107 hp at most. The Acura EL is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.2 s. The Toyota Corolla 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Acura EL is 211 mm longer than the Toyota Corolla 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Acura
EL
1997 – 2000
|
Toyota
Corolla 5 Doors
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 107 hp | 72 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 120 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s | 10.2 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 165 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.4 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,704 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 1,035 – 1,135 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.