1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 808 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
