1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 112 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 71 L |