1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 868 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 99 L |
