1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
