1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Toyota Model F is newer by 33 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 207 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Toyota Model F. 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 (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Model F |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |