1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 269 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | 442 Indy Pace Car | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 679 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |