1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Previa is newer by 26 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, 1996 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1996 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Comodoro | Previa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
