2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 439 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Land Cruiser | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |