1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 679 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |