2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
