1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 469 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Sienna |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |