1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Mega 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 108 L |
