1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chevrolet Corvette 1993 Toyota Supra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Supra
Year Released 1975 1993
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 325 HP
Torque 346 Nm 441 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Top Speed 207 km/hour 262 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2440 mm


 

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