1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 839 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 (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
