1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 21 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 269 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | Corvette | A8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1471 mm |