1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3240 mm |