1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 595 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |