1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 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 59 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 412 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Sienna |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |