2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
