1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Corvette and 1993 Lexus LS 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 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1993 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 302 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS. 1993 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | LS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
