1996 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Hi-Ace | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1244 mm |
