1980 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 5 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird weights approximately 245 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Sunbird | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunbird | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |