1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 15 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 93 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | IPL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
