1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 21 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 162 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 561 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
