1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 40 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 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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 (488 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Camry |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
