1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 15 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 501 kg more than 1980 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 (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
