1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2012 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 20 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. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 983 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti QX56. (559 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3076 mm |
