1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lexus GS

To start off, 2012 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS weights approximately 166 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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GS. (371 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GS.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Lexus GS
Make Chevrolet Lexus
Model Corvette GS
Year Released 1992 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 303 HP
Torque 949 Nm 371 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1721 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4826 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2850 mm


 

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