1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 506 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |