1975 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 542 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Carina | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Carina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2685 mm |