1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 50 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Venza |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |