1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 375 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1977 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1288 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 | 1260 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |