1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 88 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
