1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 905 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
