1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 679 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |