1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Corvette
Year Released 1992 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 424 HP
Torque 949 Nm 575 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1844 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1244 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2685 mm


 

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