1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 328 kg more than 1955 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 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (353 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
