1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Tata E
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Corvette and 1997 Tata E were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1997 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Tata E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Tata E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Corvette | E |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
