1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 16 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 363 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
