1984 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Am | Corona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
