1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Rover 400

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 529 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.

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 Rover 400, 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 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1990 Rover 400 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 Rover 400
Make Chevrolet Rover
Model Corvette 400
Year Released 1992 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 94 HP
Torque 949 Nm 126 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1026 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2560 mm


 

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