2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 346 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
