1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 13 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
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 (692 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Corvette | Guara |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 402 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |