1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 350 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 Dodge Challenger (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Challenger | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
