1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1975 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Delta 88 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6965 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 638 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
