1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 3 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (251 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 197 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
