1983 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
