1999 Acura SLX vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1999 Acura SLX and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Acura SLX. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura SLX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura SLX weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura SLX. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura SLX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura SLX | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | SLX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2950 mm |
