1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 5 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 410 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (319 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |