1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
