How is the AE86 Corolla different from a regular 1985 Corolla?

The AE86 is the rear-wheel-drive variant of the 5th generation Corolla (Sprinter Trueno and Levin in JDM, Corolla GT-S in USDM). It has the DOHC 4A-GE 1.6L engine producing ~130 HP, lightweight construction, and a 5-speed manual transmission. Regular 1985 Corollas are front-wheel drive with smaller engines.