1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 349 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
