1985 vs 1986 Toyota Corolla

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

What changed between

After 1985, up to and including 1986.

No changes recorded between these years.

What it came with

1985

Engines
1.8L diesel (1984–1985) A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)

1986

Nothing that 1985 lacks.

Both years

Engines
1.6L four-cylinder A published reference, 1.6L twin-cam four-cylinder (1985–1988) Toyota, a published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual A published reference, 3-speed automatic Curbside Classic, 4-speed automatic A published reference
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive Toyota, a published reference, Rear-wheel drive Toyota, a published reference
Body styles
Sedan A published reference, Liftback, five-door (1984–1987) A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial), Sport coupe, rear-drive A published reference, Liftback, three-door, rear-drive (1984–1986) A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Trims
Standard A published reference, LE A published reference, LE Limited A published reference, DX A published reference, SR-5 A published reference, GT-S A published reference, FX16 GT-S Toyota, a published reference
Packages
Limited-slip differential A published reference

Colors

1985

  • Light Topaz Metallic 4E1, 1984–1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Beige on Deep Brown Metallic 2T8, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dark Red 3F1, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue on Blue Metallic 2V8, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Blue Metallic 8A9, 1984–1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1986

  • Light Beige Metallic 4D2, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Beige on Brown Metallic 2Y5, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown Metallic 4B5, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Garnet Red Metallic 3E4, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue on Medium Blue Metallic 2X5, 1986–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Medium Blue Metallic 8D4, 1986–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • White 041, 1985–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silver Metallic 147, 1984–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Ivory 4E7, 1985–1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Rose Gray Metallic 3C7, 1985–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue Metallic 8C7, 1986–1987 An owners' registry (unofficial)

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

1985

Nothing that 1986 lacks.

1986

Nothing that 1985 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: The rear-drive AE86 coupes All years

    SlashGear ranks the 5th gen first of twelve, for the rear-drive AE86 with the twin-cam engine and the FX16 hot hatch. Road & Track called the AE86 a cult icon of the earliest days of drifting, a published reference reports. SlashGear, a published reference

  • Sought after: Long-lived front-drive cars All years One source so far

    Two readers commenting on a Curbside Classic owner's story, an unofficial source, say their families' 1984 Corollas lasted, one until it was 27 years old. Owners' reports (unofficial)