1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2380 mm |
