1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 615 kg more than 1964 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Toyota Corona | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Corona | Firebird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |