2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 34 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 329 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, 2009 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | G8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
