1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 589 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
