2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |