1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1973 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Centura is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 406 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 1973 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Corolla | Centura |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
