1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 27 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 157 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
