1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 523 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |