2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 268 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | IS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |