1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 225 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 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (393 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Caprice |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
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 | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |