2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 29 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1197 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2510 mm |
