1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Chevrolet Corvette 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Condor
Year Released 1981 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 380 Nm 192 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2640 mm


 

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