1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SSC Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Aero is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 762 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 SSC Aero.
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, 2008 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 896 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SSC |
| Model | Corvette | Aero |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
