1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
