1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
