1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929.
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 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 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 | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | 929 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 167 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |