1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 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 111 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (119 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 196 kg more than 1982 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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 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 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 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 |
