2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
