2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 78 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |