1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 218 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
