1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 685 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corona | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Corona | Camaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |