1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 193 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 502 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
