2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 84 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |