1991 Chevrolet SS vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet SS and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet SS. (245 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet SS.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet SS. (468 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet SS | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | SS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
