1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 15 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 13 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 263 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Venza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
