2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 570 kg more than 1983 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (475 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 1983 Toyota Corolla
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Corolla
Year Released 2001 1983
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5698 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 122 HP
Torque 475 Nm 143 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 50 L


 

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