1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 408 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
