1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
