1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 675 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |