2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (815 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
Make Chevrolet Marcos
Model Corvette Le Mans 500
Year Released 2008 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8201 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 600 HP 0 HP
Torque 815 Nm 447 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2280 mm


 

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