1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
