2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (475 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 1977 Toyota Corona
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Corona
Year Released 2001 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5698 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 82 HP
Torque 475 Nm 135 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2510 mm


 

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