2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |