2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 194 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
