2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 22 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
