1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |