1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1964 Chevrolet Corvette and 1964 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Crown |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
