1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
