1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 17 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 203 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 361 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |