1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |