1993 Audi S2 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1993 Audi S2 and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1993 Audi S2. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Audi S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 kg more than 1993 Audi S2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Audi S2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Audi S2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Audi S2. (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Audi S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi S2 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S2 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
