1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Toyota Model F

To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Corvette and 1989 Toyota Model F were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 288 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F.

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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Corvette 1989 Toyota Model F
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Model F
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 79 HP
Torque 468 Nm 140 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2240 mm


 

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