1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
