1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 7 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Solitaire | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
