1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 158 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
