Depending on the mileage and power you are expecting, some other (older) Toyota engines to look at are:
1.6L 4A-FE, 1990-1997 Toyota Corolla/Prism, 102-105 HP/101 ft.lbs TQ
1.8L 7A-FE, 1993-1997 Toyota Corolla/Prism and 1994-1999 Celica ST, 105-115 HP / 105-117 ft.lbs TQ
1.6L 4A-GE, 1988-1991 Toyota Corolla GT-S/Prism GSi, 112-135 HP / 97-105 ft.lb TQ
2.0L 3S-GE, 1986-1997 Toyota MR2 and Toyota Celica, 135-165 HP / 137-141 Ft.lbs TQ
2.2L 5S-FE, 1990-1997 Toyota Celica GT and 1993-2001 Toyota Camry, 130-136HP / 145-150 ft.lbs TQ
Arguably, the A-series of engines, are considered by many to be some of the longest lasting engines that Toyota made - indeed, they were Toyota's longest running series of engines - fuel efficient E-heads and the easily modified/higher performance G-heads.
The S-series of engines are also considered in the same league as the A-series. Where the A-series lacked low end power, the S-series made up with larger displacement.
The 1ZZ-FE doesn't have the same "mystic" as these engines, but it is considerably more compact, lighter, has higher performance, and more efficient in comparison. Basically taking the best the older engines have to offer, and improve upon it with new tech. But these older engines have a much simpler EVAP system (pre-1997 engines) and return type fuel systems. Could make a sway that is exceptionally difficult to one that is quite doable. Age of these engines will also make the much less expensive, though quite likely to have abit more mileage than a 1ZZ-FE. These older engines still have good parts support, in both OEM and aftermarket - so getting mega-mileage out of them is not a problem, as long as you stay on top of maintenance.