1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega and 1973 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Vega | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |