1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Corvette | S5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
