1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 209 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Corolla
Year Released 1989 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4295 cc 1406 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 285 HP 76 HP
Torque 376 Nm 114 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2410 mm


 

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