1986 Holden Camira vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1986 Holden Camira and 1986 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Camira weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1986 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Camira.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Holden Camira 1986 Toyota Corolla
Make Holden Toyota
Model Camira Corolla
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 83 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2410 mm


 

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