1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Condor
Year Released 1968 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 350 HP 0 HP
Torque 488 Nm 135 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1463 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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