1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
