2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 190 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Corvette | tC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
