1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 SSC Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Aero is newer by 17 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 247 kg more than 2007 SSC Aero.
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, 2007 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 SSC Aero has manual transmission. 2007 SSC Aero 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 | 2007 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SSC |
| Model | Corvette | Aero |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
