1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 334 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry, 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Camry |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
