1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Plymouth Acclaim

To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Corvette and 1991 Plymouth Acclaim were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 259 kg more than 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 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 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Plymouth Acclaim.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1991 Plymouth Acclaim
Make Chevrolet Plymouth
Model Corvette Acclaim
Year Released 1991 1991
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2211 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 380 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 512 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1316 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2630 mm


 

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