1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 825 kg more than 1978 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 Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Newport | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Newport | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |