1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 314 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. 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 (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
