1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 844 kg more 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |