1975 GMC Jimmy vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1975 GMC Jimmy and 1975 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Jimmy (173 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 880 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 GMC Jimmy | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Corona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
