1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 674 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 180 L |