1977 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 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, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Valiant | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
