1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 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 285 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 528 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Defender |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |
