1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 567 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corona | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
