2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |