1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 288 kg more than 1987 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F. 1987 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Model F |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
