1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 31 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 114 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 265 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
