1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 570 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
