I wouldn't buy another car with a timing belt.
Go with the Corolla because it has a timing chain, gets good mpg, is very reliable, and has a very low overall cost of ownership.
Here is a
list of all Toyota vehicles showing which have timing belts, and which have chains.
Any car can tow 1000 lbs. Heck, with how heavy the average American is, they probably routinely tow 1000 lbs.