2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 944 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |