2005 Toyota Soarer vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Soarer | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Soarer | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
