2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 545 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |