1987 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Corsica and 1987 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 92 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown 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 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. (147 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corsica | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |