1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 100 more horse power than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
