1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |