1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 64 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |