1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Toyota Echo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Echo. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Echo, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Echo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
