1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Rover 220

To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Rover 220 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 402 kg more than 1992 Rover 220.

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, 1992 Rover 220, 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 769 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 220. (180 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 220. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1992 Rover 220 has manual transmission. 1992 Rover 220 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 1992 Rover 220
Make Chevrolet Rover
Model Corvette 220
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 949 Nm 180 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 351 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1153 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2560 mm


 

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