1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |