1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 121 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Tata Estate | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Corvette | Estate |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |