1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 kg more than 1985 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 (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 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 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
