1971 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1971 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1971 Bizzarrini GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Bizzarrini GT | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |