1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
