1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
