1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. 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 (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
