1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Toyota MR2

To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Corvette and 1995 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2.

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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Corvette 1995 Toyota MR2
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette MR2
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5727 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 173 HP
Torque 570 Nm 186 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2410 mm


 

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