2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 544 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 100 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 90 L


 

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