1967 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 308 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Toyota Century | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Century | Corvette |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |