1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 484 kg more than 1972 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 51 L |
