2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1964 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2005 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 412 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (160 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac Vibe 1964 Toyota Corona
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Vibe Corona
Year Released 2005 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1786 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 68 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 61 L


 

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