1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 568 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corolla | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
