2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
