1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Hilux |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 408 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |