1976 Toyota Corolla vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Magnum would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum weights approximately 178 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Toyota Corolla | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Magnum |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |