Chevrolet Corvette vs Lexus IS
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MSRP$64,500 | MSRP$39,125 |
Average price$56,600 | Average price$25,124 |
Listings9245 | Listings4604 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryZora Arkus-Duntov. That name is to Corvette enthusiasts, what John Bonham is to Led Zeppelin aficionados. As far back as the late 1950s, he suggested to General Motors that the Corvette should be a mid-engine sports car. But that decision would have been costly and GM was just fine keeping the ‘Vette profitable. There was a rumor that the C7 Corvette was supposed to have a mid-engine layout, but the recession of the 2000s shut the plan down. Almost 25 years after his death, Arkus-Duntov’s dream came to fruition in the form of the 2020 C8 Corvette. In moving the engine to behind the driver, the Corvette got an instant boost in performance. It was faster and more dynamic, but there was more to it. The mid-engine placement made the new Corvette less like a step up from the Camaro and more like a world-class exotic car—think Porsche 911 or even a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But elevating reputation also elevates expectations. Does the mid-engine 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray live up to its newfound supercar reputation? Read on to find out. | |
Reviews SummaryAfter a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3535 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height56.5 in |
Length182.3 in | Length185.4 in |
Width76.1 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase107.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $64,500 | $39,125 |
Average price | $56,600 | $25,124 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Zora Arkus-Duntov. That name is to Corvette enthusiasts, what John Bonham is to Led Zeppelin aficionados. As far back as the late 1950s, he suggested to General Motors that the Corvette should be a mid-engine sports car. But that decision would have been costly and GM was just fine keeping the ‘Vette profitable. There was a rumor that the C7 Corvette was supposed to have a mid-engine layout, but the recession of the 2000s shut the plan down. Almost 25 years after his death, Arkus-Duntov’s dream came to fruition in the form of the 2020 C8 Corvette. In moving the engine to behind the driver, the Corvette got an instant boost in performance. It was faster and more dynamic, but there was more to it. The mid-engine placement made the new Corvette less like a step up from the Camaro and more like a world-class exotic car—think Porsche 911 or even a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But elevating reputation also elevates expectations. Does the mid-engine 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray live up to its newfound supercar reputation? Read on to find out. | After a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3535 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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