1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 12 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 (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
