1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 43 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Toyota Land 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, 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 141 L |
