1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 3 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 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 660 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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Chevelle | Corona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |