1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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 8 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 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 Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |