1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2000 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | IS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
