1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
| Model | Corvette | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2636 mm |
