1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Comodoro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
