1975 Vauxhall Cavalier vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
Model | Cavalier | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |