1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1992 Cadillac Brougham and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 402 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Corvette |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |