2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 767 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (430 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
