1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 12 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 152 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 1976 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Toyota Corona | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
Model | Corona | 1609 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |