2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 253 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 559 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
