1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 182 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Cressida |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |