1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 14 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1090 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2745 mm |