1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 47 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 238 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 231 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, 2012 Toyota Venza, 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 (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Venza |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |