1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 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 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (305 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |