1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 633 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Starfire | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |