1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2004 Lancia Phedra is newer by 14 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 440 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 244 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Phedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Phedra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1760 mm |
