1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 445 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
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, 1990 Mercury Capri, 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 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
