1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1972 Chrysler Charger has manual transmission. 1972 Chrysler Charger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Charger | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Charger | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5561 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |