1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 619 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |