1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 312 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
