1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 44 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 156 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
