1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 622 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
