1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 46 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 66 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 399 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
