1987 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 381 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Crown | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crown | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
