1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 703 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
