2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota FXS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota FXS would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2001 Toyota FXS. (188 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota FXS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota FXS weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | FXS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
