1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 129 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1992 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 798 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2009 Toyota Corolla
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Corolla
Year Released 1992 2009
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 949 Nm 151 Nm
Top Speed 351 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2760 mm