2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 545 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
