2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 356 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 84 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
