1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 745 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |