1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 810 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |