1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Vector M12
To start off, 1998 Vector M12 is newer by 8 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Vector M12. (484 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Vector M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Vector M12 weights approximately 90 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Vector M12. (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Vector M12. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 1998 Vector M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vector |
| Model | Corvette | M12 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1140 mm |
