1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 18 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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 299 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Corvette | Agera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
