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Originally Posted by mazeroni
For added comparison... According to Motortrend testing 2014 Corolla S vs 2013 FR-S.
0-60 MPH 9.7 sec
QUARTER MILE 17.4 sec @ 81.8 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 135 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.81 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 28.5 sec @ 0.58 g (avg)
0-60 MPH 6.2 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.8 sec @ 94.3 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 118 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.93 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 25.9 sec @ 0.67 g
There is definitely a greater discrepancy between the two when you look at the stats. However, what you note about how the car doesn't feel "all that different" from the seat of your pants shows how public roads are the great equalizer of cars.
It was probably easier to push the Corolla to 8-9/10th on the street. With the same driving style in the FR-S, you were maybe pushing 5-6/10ths. Tires have a lot to do with it too. We all recognize that the stock Primacy tires give up a lot. Better tires on a Corolla aren't likely to improve "confidence" despite offering higher levels of grip. Better tires on the FR-S will improve the car across the bar.
But yea, if you need a daily driver, the Corolla is inexpensive, will last forever and probably won't make you hate life if you sit in a lot of traffic. Basically, it gets the job done even when you are hurrying. It really isn't as bad as people like to make it out to be given how 99% of us use our cars on a daily basis.
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Yea, since I ring my FR-S out daily it takes a lot more guts to rev out the little ole' Corolla but it still made me chuckle, and not to mention the thing even rev matches! Lol.
I also wonder about the torque, which is stated at up to 128ft lb for the corolla which is almost up to the FR-S's 150, with virtually the same curb weight. That could be responsible for my overall "speed" gauge.
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Originally Posted by mizzta21
i used to have a 95 corolla back in the day, it was a hand me down from my mom when i was going to college and the first car i have ever owned. i always ragged on it cuz it was a slow grandma commuter car but then over time ive gone to appreciate it for what it was. as i see the newer models im very curious to see how they drive, the interior looks new and improved and the styling, although not my favorite, looks decent.
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Exactly, as far as convenience and practicality it's nice to have things like 4 doors and an engine that runs on 87 with better mileage. I will agree it's definitely not a stunning looking car especially compared to something like the newer civics/accords but it still gives you that reliable and comfortable feel like you could drive it for years and not have any issues.