1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 166 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |