1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1486 mm |
