1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Corvette and 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Chevrolet Corvette 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Land Cruiser
Year Released 1988 1988
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 3429 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 195 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2200 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm


 

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