1978 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Avenger (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 38 kg more than 1979 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, 1978 Chrysler Avenger (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Avenger | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Avenger | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |