1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 202 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1960 mm |
