2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
