1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 235 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |
