2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tundra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3398 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2685 mm |
