1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 262 kg more than 1990 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (332 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
