1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 443 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 154 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
