1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Brougham | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 95 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2380 mm |