2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
