1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Corolla
Year Released 1989 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4295 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 285 HP 77 HP
Torque 376 Nm 95 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 66 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2340 mm


 

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