2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 130 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LX. (268 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LX weights approximately 492 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Lexus LX 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, 2007 Lexus LX 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LX. (445 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | LX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
