2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 506 kg more than 1975 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1406 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 | 574 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2410 mm |