1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 36 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 228 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 1 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |