1969 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1969 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1969 Vauxhall Viscount will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Vauxhall Viscount | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
Model | Viscount | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2651 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |