1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer 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 62 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 432 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
