1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix vs. 1970 Toyota Corona

To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix and 1970 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix weights approximately 675 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (462 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix 1970 Toyota Corona
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Dodge Phoenix Corona
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5211 cc 1857 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 227 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 462 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2740 mm


 

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