1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 378 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
