1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 17 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 544 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 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Corvette | FX |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2885 mm |