1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corona | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corona | Chevette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |