1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 213 kg more than 1966 Toyota Crown.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 200 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |