2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 175 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 (476 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1960 mm |