1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 14 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 563 kg more than 1980 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |