1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 798 kg more than 1973 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
