1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 897 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corona | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
