1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 446 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.

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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Corvette 2011 Toyota Tundra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Tundra
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5727 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 233 HP
Torque 570 Nm 266 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2610 mm


 

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