1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 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 92 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 369 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3250 mm |
