1987-1992 Corolla OverviewToyota Corolla Overview (1987 - 1992)
1987 - 1992
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 122 mph
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- 8.5 - 14.5 seconds
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- 63 - 123 hp
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- 31.4 - 40.6 mpg
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- 2,017 - 2,447 lbs
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- 15.5 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 13.1 - 21.8 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 9.9 - 13.6 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Toyota Corolla was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1987 - 1992. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a sedan, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available from either a 1.8 L Inline 4 diesel engine or 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Corolla is the Toyota Corolla 1.6 GT-i Compact which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 123 hp and a power/weight ratio of 18.36 lb/hp it has a top speed of 122 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Corolla Limousine 1.3 XL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 444 miles and can store 15.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 992 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,205 lbs.