1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 653 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Chevelle | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
