1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |
