1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 14 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 (330 HP) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 483 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 157 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2789 mm |
