1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 14 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, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 837 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | LS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 84 L |
