2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |