1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 339 kg more than 1968 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
