1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 755 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 823 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (126 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
