1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 648 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
