1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 185 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 285 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1982 Toyota Celica 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. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
