1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 626 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
