2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 10 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 19 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 736 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, both vehicles can yield 544 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
