1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona 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 474 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona.
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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
