1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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 241 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1459 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
