2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1111 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 (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7011 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |