1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 De Tomaso Bigua were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. (407 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Corvette | Bigua |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |