1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet 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 770 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Starlet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |