1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Lexus SC
To start off, 2003 Lexus SC is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus SC weights approximately 268 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus SC. 2003 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | SC |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
