2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 208 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Solara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
