1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 46 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tundra |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |