1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota MR2. (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | MR2 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |