1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 12 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 411 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Comodoro | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
