1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 43 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
