1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |