2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Supra. (326 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Supra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
