1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 62 kg more than 1995 Toyota Supra.
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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |