1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 52 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3090 mm |
