1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus SC weights approximately 102 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lexus SC. (285 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Lexus SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | SC |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1622 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |