1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 9 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. 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 178 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 208 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
