1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 260 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |
