2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
