1976 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (180 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
