1976 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Corvette 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 65 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1976 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |