2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 223 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |