1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 781 kg more than 1971 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corona | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corona | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 72 L |
