1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 617 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
