1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 503 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Delta. 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 (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Delta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2200 mm |
