2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 574 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Quantum | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
