1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
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, 1995 Toyota Carina, 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 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Carina 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 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |