1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 885 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
