2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (310 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. 2011 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
