1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1960 mm |