1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (350 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC. 1995 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Lexus SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | SC |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |