2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 373 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
