1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2510 mm |