2007 Acura RL vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 52 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RL | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 117 L |
