2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 730 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |