1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa

To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Caprice and 1978 Toyota Corsa were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 885 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Chevrolet Caprice 1978 Toyota Corsa
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Caprice Corsa
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 1452 cc
Horse Power 129 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1700 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


 

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