1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 18 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 203 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 150 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner, 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
