1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 13 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 94 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 528 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Pod |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
