1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 GMC Typhoon
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 GMC Typhoon were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 GMC Typhoon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 GMC Typhoon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 GMC Typhoon weights approximately 273 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1992 GMC Typhoon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 GMC Typhoon will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 GMC Typhoon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Typhoon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
