1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 9 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 176 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 343 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
