1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
