1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1977 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
