2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 149 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
