2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |