1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Toyota Will

To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Will. (181 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Will. 2003 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Chevrolet Corvette 2003 Toyota Will
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Will
Year Released 1978 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 128 HP
Torque 380 Nm 181 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2810 mm