2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 397 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 644 kg more than 1981 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
