2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Bigua |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
