2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |