1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1970 Toyota Crown
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Crown
Year Released 1992 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 949 Nm 157 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2700 mm


 

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