1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 805 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
