2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
