1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet S-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet S-10 would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | S-10 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
