1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 475 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
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, 1989 Rover Montego, 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 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Montego has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Montego 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 | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | Montego |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 117 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |