1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 32 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 421 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Chevrolet Vega 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Vega Condor
Year Released 1969 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2287 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 81 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 70 L


 

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