1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 31 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

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 Toyota Camry, 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 (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Toyota Camry
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Corvette Camry
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5731 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 380 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 512 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 82 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1514 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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