1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Stallion |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |