1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 331 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
